Article discussed the large variety of stamps on which are musicians, musical composers and musical instruments. It further considered the how these music motifs offered a splendid opportunity for stamp collectors and named some stamp organizations one might join. (Author/RK)

Article includes a compilation of those words that have been used in the articles and photo captions in this journal, a list of books which have served as references for articles in the journal, and a descriptive compilation of phonograph records and films. (RK)

The pep band is made up of whatever minimum instrumentation is required to perform for specific events. It is to the marching band what the wind ensemble is to the symphonic band, or a combo to a full stage band. (Author)

The author briefly describes the making and changing of the music art form. (JG)

A musical christmas play designed for assembly presentation or as a traveling production played from classroom to classroom. (Author)

Photographs and descriptions are provided of 19 early European wind, string, and keyboard instruments. (SJL)

The evolution of the drum is presented in both pictures and prose, from its beginning in Africa and the Far Eastern world to its introduction to the Western world where it is now fully accepted as a serious instrument. (KC)

This second and final article on new music notation deals with some general as well as a number of specific innovations in the field of instrumental music. (Author/RK)

The search for band and orchestra repertoire is a quest for quality. It is easy for band or orchestra directors to find lists of music; in fact, the quantity is often overwhelming; professional magazines, free miniscores and CDs, and the constant stream of offerings from publishers bombard the music teacher with the message "buy me." The sheer…

In this article, the author discusses how a trumpet player can develop a strong embouchure. Many players practice lip slurs, which are exercises to strengthen a player's muscles while building flexibility Since there are only seven valve combinations on the trumpet--open; 1, 2, 3; 1, 3; 2, 3; 1, 2; 1; and 2 (the third valve alone is the equivalent…

Professional knowledge in teaching is broadly based on personal knowledge. Hence, it is important to build teachers' development out of their initial knowledge. The idea of a sociogenesis of educational knowledge, teacher knowledge and training models as well as teaching models are the basis of this study. It aims to diagnose the knowledge…